Vertical Knee Mill for Apprentice Training and Small Job Shops

The Clausing CNC Knee Mill with G2 Acu-Rite Mill Power Control is a top choice for small job shops. It supports 2 or 3-axis CNC operation, electronic inverter variable speed (50–5,000 RPM), and can also be run manually with DRO. Multiple table sizes and spindle taper options (R8, NMTB 30, NMTB 40) make it adaptable to diverse machining tasks.

Vertical knee mills can machine a wide range of materials including aluminum, steel, cast iron, brass, copper, and various engineering plastics. With spindle speeds ranging from 60 to 5,000 RPM, operators can adjust cutting parameters to suit the material. Hardened and ground table surfaces and rigid Meehanite castings ensure precision across all these materials.

The Clausing 3VS08 manual knee mill offers variable spindle speeds from 60 to 4,300 RPM via a sheave pulley drive. The Clausing CNC Knee Mill provides either 60–4,300 RPM or 50–5,000 RPM depending on the model, using electronic inverter variable speed or manual variable speed control for maximum flexibility across different machining operations.

Yes. The Clausing 3VS08 is particularly well-suited for apprentice training, offering manual variable speed control, an articulating head for compound angles, and a robust 10x54-inch table. Its hands-on operation helps trainees develop fundamental milling skills. The CNC model can also be operated manually or with DRO, making it useful for transitioning apprentices to CNC workflows.

All Clausing knee mills come with a one-year warranty backed by the Clausing Service Center. The service center maintains over 80,000 parts with 95% of orders shipped within 24 hours. Highly qualified technicians are available for both phone and on-site support, ensuring minimal disruption to your training program or production schedule.

The Clausing 3VS08 manual knee mill uses an R8 spindle taper, which is standard for most tooling in training and job shop environments. The Clausing CNC Knee Mill is available with R8, NMTB 30, or NMTB 40 spindle tapers, providing broader compatibility with existing tooling inventories across different shop configurations.